Business Franchise Australia

Tax advice for home-based businesses

This article appeared in Issue 3#2 (January/February 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand If you operate a business and do most of its work at or from your home, you are running a home based business. Running a home-based business is similar to running any other business and you can generally claim similar expenses… Continue reading Tax advice for home-based businesses

To Buy or Not to Buy a Franchise?

This article appeared in Issue 3#1 (November/December 2008) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand How a franchising accountant can assist you BEFORE you decide. I, and my firm, have specialised in franchising for many years now, so I have met with many people about buying a franchise.  I admire the courage of every person who… Continue reading To Buy or Not to Buy a Franchise?

The ART of Stretch Strategies to Attract, Engage, Retain + Motivate People

This article appeared in Issue 3#1 (November/December 2008) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand Your franchise may experience occasions where people are tired, lacking enthusiasm and motivation. What do people need to engage and remain engaged with your business? What can you do that won’t cost you the earth? Tanya Lacy explores ‘stretch’ as the… Continue reading The ART of Stretch Strategies to Attract, Engage, Retain + Motivate People

Getting Your Business Structure Right

This article appeared in Issue 3#1 (November/December 2008) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand Plenty has been written by me and other contributors, regarding the processes and matters that a prospective franchisee should consider, when assessing an opportunity to acquire a franchise business.   Once that decision has been made, or shortly before it is… Continue reading Getting Your Business Structure Right

Questions & Answers – Issue 1#4

This article appeared in Issue 1#4 (May/June 2007)of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand Prospective franchisees should be careful when entering into franchise agreements. Such arrangements usually involve a significant commitment on both the franchisee and his or her family. There are often significant upfront fees and set up costs, and the arrangements are usually… Continue reading Questions & Answers – Issue 1#4